Wilderness holidays in UzbekistanTours & holidays in 2019 & 2020

At the crossroads of Central Asia, where traders and travellers succumbed to the delights of the Silk Road, Uzbekistan holidays let you peer inside an awkward but beguiling jumble of old meets new. Samarkand, a treasure trove of Islamic art and architecture; Bukhara, a living museum punctuated by azure mosques; and Madrassas, a charming community of chatter – Uzbekistan’s cities often paint their own picture.

Memorable parts?
Experiencing a rare storm in the desert on the journey to the shores of the Aral Sea. The tracks soon turned into raging streams, there was thunder and lightning and even hail. We had been prepared for dust but the 4X4 drivers quickly adapted to floods and mud so we had an exciting off road experience.
Tips?
The wild camping and spending a night in a yurt contrast well with sightseeing in the fabulous cities of Khiva, Bukhara and Samarkand. Be adaptable and enjoy... (more)Diana Rybinski